At a glance
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Eligibility
- Class 12 Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics (PCM)
- Average fees
- ₹6,00,000 - ₹15,00,000 Total
- Expected salary
- ₹8,00,000 - ₹28,00,000+ LPA
- Placement rate
- 92% - 100% (Premium Institutes)
- Scholarships
- Corporate AI Research Grants, Prime Minister Research Fellowships (PMRF)
Fees, scholarships, placement rates and salaries are approximate and vary by college, seat type and year.
Pros and cons
Advantages
- Fast-growing IT domain with massive funding.
- Direct alignment with cutting-edge tech (GenAI).
- Highest premium starting packages.
Disadvantages
- Slightly narrow scope compared to general CSE.
- Very high math and statistical academic load.
Is this course right for you?
Choose it if
- You are fascinated by ChatGPT, self-driving cars, and neural nets.
- You excel in high-level math, statistics, and coding.
Avoid it if
- You want a general engineering career.
- You prefer simple client web layouts over algorithms.
Top colleges and universities
Some of the leading institutions in India for this degree: